Sidelined

28 Jun 2023

Interviews: Nikki Ayres, Paralympic rower, Paul Whelan of Glamourheads, Julia Chiera, Head of AFLW AFL Players’ Association, Jesper, chairperson of Copenhagen Mermates.

Sports & Recreation

This week on Sidelined we headline with Nikki Ayres, Paralympic rower about recent success with her rowing partner Jed Altschwager at the World Rowing Cup in Italy and what it means to be an Australian Institute of Sport Pride Ambassador (3:10).

In Chat with Jacs we call London to catch up with Paul Whelan, President of the Melbourne Glamourheads to talk about the IGLA International LGBTQ+ Masters Aquatics Championships (12:47).

Our guest on Demetra’s Drama is Julia Chiera, Head of AFLW AFL Players’ Association, and discuss the aspirations and challengers of female football players becoming full-time professional athletes, and the recently released AFL Players Association: Insights and Impact Report (21:38).

Then we cross to Copenhagen where our roving reporter Soupy meets Jesper, chairperson of the Copenhagen Mermates to find out about Denmarks LGBTIQA sporting scene, Pan Indrct, and how Mermates is making swimming more accessible and safe for trans swimmers (34:52).
Are you a sporting fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the exciting world of sport? Then tune in to JOY’s sports show Sidelined.

We cover the latest sporting headlines, delve into current LGBTQIA+ issues in sport, chat with sporting folk, and check out some truly surprising, quirky sports.

All this and more on  Sidelined, JOY 94.9’s Home Of Sport  with your hosts Soupy, Demetra and Jacs.  Kick goals with Sidelined, Wednesday evenings 7 – 8pm here on JOY 94.9 recorded live at the magnificent Victorian Pride Centre.

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5 Jul 2023

Interviews with Pierre Comis Special Olympics, Craig Foster Voice to Parliament, Rowen D’Souza Wimbledon, Daniel Clarke Loton Park Tennis club

Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

In this final show of Sidelined we speak with Pierre Comis, CEO Special Olympics about the many successes of Australian ...

28 Jun 2023

Interviews: Nikki Ayres, Paralympic rower, Paul Whelan of Glamourheads, Julia Chiera, Head of AFLW AFL Players’ Association, Jesper, chairperson of Copenhagen Mermates.

Sports & Recreation

This week on Sidelined we headline with Nikki Ayres, Paralympic rower about recent success with her rowing partner Jed Altschwager ...

21 Jun 2023

Interviews: Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Guidelines review, Men’s Netball, Women’s Rugby and Wrestling

Health, Sports & Recreation

This week on Sidelined, Soupy, Demetra and Jacs focus on two fantastic winter sports of netball and rugby as we brave the ...